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Brothers Oomny and Van Rachnid discuss video games, gaming culture, and relevant games industry goings-on. In addition to specific show topics, the fellas share their thoughts on what they've been playing and maybe even offer a full-blown review or two. While discussions can be serious, the Krude Dudes 2 have a lot of fun too! Open and honest discourse is paramount; some topics may be challenging, but all feedback is welcome and encouraged. Listener beware! Nasty, dirty, awful language aboun ...
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All Abandon: A Rock & Metal Podcast features Jesse Van Rachnid, a life-long lover of all things heavy. Be it alone or with special guests, All Abandon covers myriad bands across the genres of rock and heavy metal. Coverage includes not only factual history, but what the band in question means to the host or hosts. Whether you want to learn a little bit about rock history or want to hear how such music has impacted the hosts' lives, this podcast is for you!
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8: Mendeed and the Fraud Allegations against Producer Mark Daghorn
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Well, fudge! Join Jesse Van Rachnid on this episode of All Abandon as he explores the career of early-to-mid-aughts metalcore band Mendeed. Hailing from Scotland, Mendeed only released two proper albums, 2005's This War Will Last Forever, and 2007's The Dead Live By Love. Could the band's producer, Mark Daghorn, have anything to do with their stall…
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7: An Interview with Buick Audra of Friendship Commanders
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Van Rachnid is joined by Buick Audra of heavy rock duo Friendship Commanders on this episode of All Abandon! In this interview, Audra shares insights about her life and career, as well as her intent behind Friendship Commanders' latest album, MASS, and its companion memoir, MASS: Essays on Memory, Language, & the State of Massachusetts. Van Rachnid…
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The boys are back in town! Van Rachnid reunites with B-Man on the return of All Abandon. In this episode, the boys share and discuss their top five favorite metal albums of the year of our zombie lord, 2023. Plus, the two crude dudes try the band Elder's official hot sauce and talk about the importance of Polish cuisine to Pittsburgh. Like what All…
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5: Faith No More Part 3 - Angel Dust thru Sol Invictus
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Van Rachnid and Herbivore's Matt Van Horn wrap up a three-part series on prolific band Faith No More. In this episode, the boys discuss the Angel Dust, King For a Day... Fool For a Lifetime, Album of the Year, and Sol Invictus albums, as well as their experience seeing Faith No More live. https://all-abandon-pod.captivate.fm/support…
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4: Faith No More Part 2 - Mike Patton and The Real Thing
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Van Rachnid is joined by Herbivore's Matty McStaxx to discuss Faith No More after they parted ways with singer Chuck Mosley and recruited the legendary Mike Patton to take his place. This episode covers Mike's introduction thru the release of 1989's seminal album, The Real Thing. Stay tuned for the next episode, which will cover Angel Dust thru Sol…
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Van Rachnid cares a lot! In this first of a two-episode series of All Abandon: A Rock & Metal Podcast, Van Rachnid talks about the early years of legendary California rock band, Faith No More. This week, VR covers the group's inception on through their second studio album and final album with singer Chuck Mosley, Introduce Yourself. As always, he'l…
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On this episode of All Abandon: A Rock & Metal Podcast, Van Rachnid says "fudge the band" and goes solo. Van Rachnid talks about the concerts he has attended and then reviews and dissects The Damned's 2023 album, Darkadelic. https://all-abandon-pod.captivate.fm/supportBy Jolly Jelly Media
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In the inaugural episode of All Abandon: A Rock & Metal Podcast, B-Man and Van Rachnid talk about their love of desert rock pioneers, Kyuss. They also discuss what else they've been listening to, albums they've purchased, concerts they've attended, and more. Praise the black goat or something! https://all-abandon-pod.captivate.fm/support…
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The New Religion & What Makes Venom Kool or Not
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The Dirty Dawgs tackle their longest and latest recording sesh to date as Oomny and Van Rachnid talk video games 'til mornin' time. This episode's topic turned out to be about the new religion of activism and the corporate response, in light of ex-Tripwire Interactive CEO John Gibson's support of Texas's recent abortion laws. Then, the guys break d…
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Who Would You Be Without Video Games?
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For the fifth episode of the Kast, the Bros. ponder who they might be if video games were not such a significant part of their lives. Then, Oomny and Van Rachnid take a shallow dive into Gamescom '21 to discuss what news or reveals interest them most. Tradition would have it that the show conclude with what the guys have been playing, which include…
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After a few week hiatus, the fellas return to continue their discussion on the Activision Blizzard lawsuit controversy. Oomny and Van Rachnid offer updates on the infamous "Crosby Suite" and explore the Twitter escapades of Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs Fran Townsend, who had linked an editorial about how whistle-blowing can go wro…
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Activision Blizzard Fiasco & The Girls Are 18!
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Three's a company, so enjoy the companionship of Oomny and Van Rachnid on this third episode of the Ragdoll Gameskast! It's bad news bears this time around as our co-hosts dive nose first into the lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard by the state of California, alleging a workplace culture of misogyny and rampant sexual harassment against fema…
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Super Incest Bros. Talk 'Wokeness' In Games Journalism
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It's Week 2 for the Ragdoll Gameskast! This week Oomny and Van Rachnid discuss 'wokeness' in video games journalism in light of Kotaku EIC Patricia Hernandez' introductory article as new editor-in-chief for the site. Then, the fellas weigh in on the upcoming Psychonauts 2's invincibility/god mode. The 'Super Incest Bros.' proceed to break down all …
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In the debut episode of the Ragdoll Gameskast, Oomny and Van Rachnid muse upon the question, 'Are video games a waste of time?' The guys also discuss what they've been playing, including great titles like Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Chivalry II, and Van Rachnid gives a comprehensive, spoiler-free review of Neir: Automata. Conversation then veers to w…
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